The Purification

Others were far less overwhelming, comparable to the universes within the Material Cosmic Tree, clearly intended to house Spirit Beasts or other beings of similar standing.

Each realm remained connected to the branch it had emerged from.

Orion felt a sharp discomfort in his chest as the realms continued to expand.

"Using the White Flame is beginning to place too much pressure on your body. I thought my current strength would be enough to sustain it, but I was wrong. I've been weakened far more than I initially expected," Iyraith Zi'ria said solemnly.

"In order to bear the burden, you will need to continue ascending."

"Is that possible?" Orion asked with a low growl.